6.5”
ICE Upgrade????
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If you are running the factory headunit and no amp, then you need to have very efficient speakers, many being marketed out there are designed to run with a amp and in conjunction with a sub, also the factory headunit is not that powerful
We do a budget French brand 6.5 “ plug and play kit with tweeters, which really very effiecent and also a set of German manufactured plug and play kit which has 8” door woofers and tweeters, again effiecent voice coils
Many speakers will I’ve little to no differences and could be a step backwards
What rear speakers and sub are you thinking of?
Drop me a pm if you like to go into it in much better depth..
Also if you purchase of us, I can give you some tips to improve reliability and sound which won’t cost you a penny, and these are missed by many installers
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Cheers for the input everyone. Efficiency and not getting speakers that won't work well without an amp are definite concerns; buy right, buy once etc.
Right now I am thinking on the Kenwood KSC-SW11 150W active underseat subwoofer - got a lot of good reviews and is small at a time when space under my seats is rapidly becoming scarce. Was thinking on a pair of Alpine SPG-17CS - they are only rated to 60W RMS so could be ideal but it's not clear whether head unit power ratings are in RMS or Pk to Pk.
@Absolut5 I'll pm you tomorrow as I'm also looking at an aftermarket head unit in the next few months but I want to get the speakers in while panels are off and floors up etc.
Right now I am thinking on the Kenwood KSC-SW11 150W active underseat subwoofer - got a lot of good reviews and is small at a time when space under my seats is rapidly becoming scarce. Was thinking on a pair of Alpine SPG-17CS - they are only rated to 60W RMS so could be ideal but it's not clear whether head unit power ratings are in RMS or Pk to Pk.
@Absolut5 I'll pm you tomorrow as I'm also looking at an aftermarket head unit in the next few months but I want to get the speakers in while panels are off and floors up etc.
Would you not fancy sharing that info with the forum then if its a free mod?
I bought the same so called upgrade and in the end did the upgrade to the @Absolut5 signature system and now have the sound I wanted.Definately not the first or last time I waste £170 but that's life
Like you I wanted to upgrade my speakers keeping with the standard head unit.I also listened to advise from this forums members & know how from ABSOLUTE 5/6 & bought their blam rs 200 8” upgrade kit for around £250 that was2 years ago l’m well pleased with the result as they have given me a much more fuller / bigger sound with bass also . I have spent thousands on car audio over my years, But value for money I think you will not go wrong
Just looking to clarify, as there is two prices being quoted, £170 and £250. Is there two different kits being discussed here?
Does the kit at £170, have lesser speakers than the Blam 8" ? Whats all included included in the £250 kit?
Does the kit at £170, have lesser speakers than the Blam 8" ? Whats all included included in the £250 kit?
Different kits from different providers. The kit I was referring to was a £170 kit from Skipton Car Radio, I haven’t heard anything else.
Is the Blam kit any good?
I've just gone for the Eton speakers on recommendations. Looking forward to seeing how perform without amp!
Where from? Any link? Ta
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